Release Date: May 27, 2026
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.
Positive Points
- Synopsys Inc SNPS exceeded guidance on revenue, non-GAAP operating margin, and non-GAAP EPS for Q2 2026, driven by strong execution and AI-driven demand.
- The company is raising its full-year 2026 revenue, operating margin, EPS, and free cash flow guidance based on strong momentum and market signals.
- Synopsys Inc (SNPS) is seeing robust demand for its EDA, IP, and multi-physics simulation solutions, particularly in AI-driven design and advanced node solutions.
- The integration with Ansys is progressing well, expanding Synopsys Inc (SNPS)'s reach into system-level design and multi-physics simulation.
- The company is focusing on high-value IP opportunities and expects sequential quarterly improvement in its IP segment throughout the second half of 2026.
Negative Points
- The Design IP segment revenue was down approximately 6% year over year, indicating challenges in this area despite sequential improvement.
- Total GAAP costs and expenses were higher than expected due to accelerated restructuring costs, impacting GAAP earnings per share.
- The company continues to face challenges in the design-start environment in China due to restrictions, affecting growth in that region.
- Synopsys Inc (SNPS) is still in the early stages of monetizing its multi-physics fusion technology, with commercial availability expected in the second half of 2026.
- The backlog ended at $11 billion, showing a quarter-over-quarter decline, which is attributed to the timing of renewals and could indicate potential volatility in future revenue.
Q & A Highlights
Q: Can you provide insights into the IP business and its growth prospects, especially after last year's weakness?
A: Sassine Ghazi, President and CEO, expressed confidence in the IP portfolio, highlighting its broad reach across various markets such as AI, HPC, and automotive. He emphasized the shift towards high-value IP opportunities and new business models that capture more value. Ghazi noted that the IP segment hit its bottom in Q1 and is expected to show sequential growth throughout the year.
Q: Regarding the raised margin guidance, what are the primary drivers for further margin expansion, and what synergies are expected from the Ansys integration?
A: Shelagh Glaser, CFO, stated that about half of the committed synergies from the Ansys integration will be realized by the end of the fiscal year. The focus is on reducing overlap and duplication while investing in key areas. Further details on synergies will be discussed at the upcoming Investor Day.
Q: What contributed to the $35 million increase in the full-year revenue guidance?
A: Sassine Ghazi explained that the increase was driven by strong performance across the business, particularly in AI semiconductor opportunities. The demand for EDA software, hardware-assisted verification, and IP was strong, with additional demand for S&A solutions due to advanced packaging requirements.
Q: Can you elaborate on the engagements with agentic AI and how it might impact EDA's share of R&D spend?
A: Ghazi described the evolution from reinforcement learning to agentic AI, where AI agents work alongside human engineers. This shift requires more Synopsys products, potentially leading to increased EDA and S&A business as customers adopt subscription plus consumption models for AI agents.
Q: How does the integration with Ansys impact your operations and product offerings?
A: Ghazi highlighted the successful integration of Ansys, which enhances Synopsys' multi-physics fusion capabilities. The integration allows Synopsys to offer a broader portfolio and leverage Ansys' channel for long-tail customer engagement. The focus is on ensuring that combined offerings provide greater value than standalone products.
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.
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